National biotechnology program : projects supported by Colciencias 1991-1997

Abstract

The definition of a strategic agenda for activities in biotechnology in Colombia requires the knowledge of the dynamics of the research community in universities, research centers and enterprises based on biotechnology. The Technical Secretariat of the Notional Biotechnology Program of Colciencios, as a response to the strategies planned by the Program's Council, aiming to set up the capacity for monitoring research activity and os a tool for prospective work in biotechnology. This book is the result of a follow-up program for activity in science and technology, including: the recognition of on infrastructure for research and development in biotechnology; the chorocterization of the researching community and the valorization of the contribution of research groups, measured in terms of the production of goods, services, publications in national and international journals. As a result of this effort, today we know about the dynamics of the country's biotechnology community, in terms of research groups, research areas, academic level on areas of researchers, research needs and offer, international and notional cooperation links, publications and financed projects, among others.